Errin for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• aquar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 24, 2020

"Started Errin due to migraines from combination pills. Errin gave me cystic acne that does not respond to any treatment which is very annoying but I’m dealing with it because this is the only BC I can tolerate. Starting in May I had a period at the beginning of the month, and end of the month, both 5 days long. (Pretty normal) No period the whole month of July or August, then 2 in September. One lasting 5 days and the other lasting 8. No period in October, and one in November. They consist of heavy clotting and very dark blood. The cramps are very uncomfortable. I also have constant breakthrough spotting which is enough to fill liners. Very inconvenient but this is what I’ll continue with."

• CareM
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 23, 2019

"Positives: Does its job, no period, no cramps, minor mood swings Negatives: Back acne, bloat, irregular (minor) spotting, dizziness (randomly) Side effects aren't bad compared to others which is why I've stayed on this medicine for a while."

• phoebe
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 14, 2020

"I had my IUD removed due to weight gain (lost 10 pounds of water weight in 2 weeks after removal) and a month later started Errin in hopes that it would be a better fit... but I have gained weight again and feel pregnant all of the time, it's a serious bummer. Errin really helped with my anxiety though and my skin is quite clear compared to how it was before. I would recommend trying it and just being aware of your symptoms if there are any. Unfortunately I'm coming off of it starting today to lose this water weight again, uggghhhhh"

• Arie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2020

"I started using Errin about a month ago and it’s been the worst! I’ve gained so much weight , spotting and my discharge started having a weird smell while taking Errin. Literally after I take my medicine , I get so hungry . Don't really recommend."

• Heather
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2019

"I was recommended to go on Errin after the combo pill almost landed me in the hospital. I’ve seen negative reviews on this birth control previously, but tried it anyway. Within 2 weeks of being on it, I’ve noticed my hair declining in quality, my appetite is never ending, and I am bleeding for daaayyysss on end and constant breast pain and cramps."

• KEP
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2019

"Do NOT take this pill. I have suffered hair loss, two periods a month, heavier periods with clotting, terrible breast pain. Absolutely a nightmare. The hair loss is devastating and my hair stylist said that’s it’s dry and course now. Going off of it today!"

• anna
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2020

"I switched to Errin 4 months ago after learning that my migraines were likely due to the combo-pill. I have not had a single migraine since switching and I used to get them every other month. So a bit too soon to say for sure, but it seems to be helping in that regard. I had perfect skin on the combo pill and unfortunately get minor acne with Errin. My skin feels bumpy but there isn't visible acne so it could be worse. The first month I had a normal period, then no period for 2 months. During this 4th month I've had a heavy, long period that just doesn't seem to want to end. I'm hoping this goes away because the first 3 months were great. But reducing my risk of stroke and eliminating my migraines is enough for me to stay on the mini pill."

• Nurse...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2018

"Ive been using errin for 1 month. I got used to taking it routinely without getting scared that I would forget by simply putting an alarm on my phone & stashing my pill card in my wallet. So far only symptoms are major pimples all over my face and bad headaches that would last intermittently for 2 days, and tender breasts from time to time. My attitude is the same and my husband & I are making love a lot more & its better than usual. I hate the pimples only because these pimples are not easy to go away. They feel more like baby boils & I never usually have pimples...I always have clear nice skin."

• Tano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 19, 2020

"Been on Errin birth control pill for about 2 months. I ended my normal cycle September 3rd. On September 12th I started my period again and am still bleeding heavily. I immediately stopped after I began my period within a week of if it ending. Drinking a lot of water to try and flush everything out and hoping that this stops soon "

• Liv
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2021

"This pill made my PPD get crazy bad. Make sure you have someone monitoring your mental health when taking the pill. I was using this as a birth control while nursing. You have to take it at the same time everyday."

• Ali
• January 14, 2020

"I was using yasmin( witch was the worst thing ever ) then Erin and in the beginning it was amazing, more energy, my hair was stronger than ever, I lost a few pound that I gained from my previous birth control and everything was beautiful, and then I started having a period every two weeks, and I though that was going to be just until my body get used to now after 3 Months I still get my period every week or two weeks, and my skin is horrible, oily and dry at the same time , and I star having big issues with nausea , I don’t no what to do anymore, I think birth control is not for me ..."

• Alexa
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 22, 2020

"I’ve been on Errin for about 7 months and I have never experienced more painful period cramps. That is my only complaint while being on this birth control. Before starting this pill, I was taking Lo Loesterin Fe and I experienced terrible acne, felt depressed and emotional constantly, and gained some weight. Although the cramps have been bad with Errin, I would rather take this pill than what I did before."

• Sarah...
• July 23, 2017

"I took this birth control and it made my mood horrible. I got so irritable and mean. Caused my armpits to get lumps and became very sore. I got pretty severe headaches. Woke up feeling hazy. Stopped taking it right away and it all went away. Not getting pregnant is not worth the side effects. It made me miserable. Do not take this."

• Jus
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2020

"So I’ve been on Errin for 4 months, I was on triprevifem prior but have recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure at 26, so I was switched. Anyways, first month was spotty , second month I noticed if I didn’t take it the same EXACT time down to the minute I would spot. Third month was ok, still spotting here and there but didn’t have a full period. This fourth month has been ridiculous I have been spotting since the time I was supposed to get my period the last month. I’m calling tomorrow to switch back, I’m over this. One star for Errin."

• Shelby
• November 4, 2014

"I immediately noticed ( day 2) small problems but by day 4 , I was feeling very depressed, my hip joint was hurting, had abdominal pain and I was crying so much. My blood pressure also elevated so I had to stop taking it."

• mom
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2016

"The first time I was on this (before baby #2) it was effective for almost a year then decided to stop taking it after experiencing anxiety, chest pain, acne and I swear it made my BP go up. The symptoms disappeared within a few days. Fast forward to now I have been put back on this pill and after 2 months I am stopping it again for same previous symptoms. This pill is the worst. I would not recommend."

• anony...
• November 30, 2016

"I have only been on this pill for 3 weeks now, but wanted to insert my experience because it seems pretty different than some of the other reviewers. I had light spotting for about a week and a half four days into taking the pill, then it completely stopped. I didn't experience any other side effects until the next week: dizziness, lightheadedness, and something I can only describe as a "mental cloudiness." These effects would normally last 15 hours after taking the pill (I take it at 9PM). Nothing I do could help it--eating, drinking water, you name it. Feels kind of like I have morning sickness or something until 2PM, but I would like to add that that is not consistently every day. I take my pill at the same time every day."

• jordan
• October 8, 2019

"I switched from the combo pill to a POP (progesterone only pill) because of my migraines and the only side effect I've had so far was a little bit of cramping the first day I was on it. Surprisingly it hasn't made my acne worse and I haven't noticed any crazy weight gain. I love that I skip my periods and I haven't had any weird spotting yet like a lot of other people have reported. Very happy with Errin!"

• Kimmy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 24, 2020

"I’m fifty and I took Errin birth control pill for six months and just quit it due to side effects. I lost a lot of hair, which was extremely noticeable. You can now see my scalp through my hair from five feet away. I used to have thick hair so this really affected me. I also had painful cystic acne around my mouth. I never had acne my entire life. Always had great skin. Now I have scars on my face. Lastly, lengthy heavy bleeding during my period. It would last ten days and consisted of large clots of blood that would leak out past a tampon. It’s just not worth it. Avoid at all costs."

• Socce...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2019

"The worst thing I have ever experienced. Getting pregnant again would have been better then this birth control. I wasted 4 months of my life on this pill. I gained weight, hair loss, cramps, headaches more then I didn’t have headaches. Finally stopped it and all my symptoms have been subsiding. I’m sure it works differently for different people but it was the worst thing I’ve ever done."

• NurseK
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2018

"I used to be on birth control for years to inhibit growth of ovarian cysts. I stopped and was off pills for 6 years. Unfortunately I am still very fertile and as a single mom in a committed relationship I did not want to have more children especially since I will be 40 next year. I decided to try the mini pill to avoid effects of estrogen. This worked in that I didn’t get pregnant while on it but it caused me pretty much every side effect. I developed acne on my face, my mood swings were crazy and very negative, my appetite greatly increased and I gained weight, I no longer had natural lubrication since my vagina became very dry, I noticed an obvious decrease in libido, and my breasts became very sore and tender the whole time on the pill. I did experience some very light spotting but I wouldn’t have a problem with that if it weren’t for the other symptoms. Unfortunately I’ll have to resort to another method of birth control. I had high hopes for this pill."

• Bec
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 25, 2020

"So far it has been ok. A lot of spotting and minor headaches. Less acne and no hair loss. I used to have very heavy periods every 20 days. I am on Errin and the first month I spotted everyday I did this on combo pills too. Now I have a period and then spot a few days. The days I spot are also from taking it an hour late. I'm on my third month now and I am hoping it regulates everything. I noticed my face looks less haggard and I am 43."

• ebean
• October 19, 2015

"I really wanted to have a more positive experience on Errin, but it just wasn't a good fit for me. After a month bi-weekly periods, I started spotting every other week and as a result it felt like I was constantly PMSing. I gained about 8 pounds of water weight and I felt uncomfortable and bloated almost all day every day. Lastly, I just didn't feel like myself on Errin. I would get very inconvenienced by small things, it made me very emotional, and it was even hard to get out of bed in the morning some days. It also kept my psoriasis breakouts pretty constant. I asked my doc if I could take some time off instead of starting a new pack and within 5 days I was back to a normal weight, skin cleared, and felt like myself."

• Tano
• November 21, 2020

"Update from my September post. Okay, I stopped taking it for about a week after my original post because I was so sick of bleeding. After my cycle finally ending, I started taking it again and I can say there has been noticeable improvement. My cycles come like clockwork now only once per month"

• Extee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2019

"Before taking this birth control pill Errin I was on a combination pill (Tarina Fe) for about 7 months. My gyne switched me to Errin because of the depressed mood. I've been on it about a week now. The first two days were a nightmare of moodswings but it's evened out now. My biggest complaint is the number of side effects on already experiencing - nausea, dizziness, headache, severe fatigue, bloating, stomach pain. I'm also experiencing fever and chills. I will probably be talking to my gyne about this soon if it doesn't let up. I'll take the depressed mood over feeling sick all the time."